Brad Powell

Helping to make the world a better place with a BU Psychology degree

Brad Powell is a BU BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate. He is now a Trainee Clinical Psychologist and he and his fiance Ash, also a Trainee Clinical Psychologist, have created a YouTube channel sharing their journeys, insights and experiences, with the goal to increase access into the psychological professions and helping to make the world a… Read more » about Helping to make the world a better place with a BU Psychology degree

Why the benefits of floating led to postgraduate study

 This guest blog is by Sarah Clark, who is studying MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. She explains why she was drawn to this particular course and how BU has helped to support her studies whilst managing various health conditions. I was initially drawn to BU’s MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology Course when I was looking… Read more » about Why the benefits of floating led to postgraduate study

Eliza’s experience as an Operating Department Practice student – so far

Eliza Shreesh is a second year BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP) student, in this guest blog Eliza shares her experience of her professional development so far. When I think back to my childhood, I always aspired to pursue an education and carer in healthcare. When I was younger, I was admitted to hospital with… Read more » about Eliza’s experience as an Operating Department Practice student – so far

Spending the day visiting JPMorgan

Chelsea is about to go into her second year studying BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing and Security. During her first year, she took part in a competition as part of the Computing in Business event for all first year Computing & Informatics students and her team won. Their prize was a chance to spend the day… Read more » about Spending the day visiting JPMorgan

Georgia’s placement experience as a Psychology Assistant

This is a guest blog post written by BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation student, Georgia Stevenson. Georgia is currently taking a placement year working as an honorary Psychology Assistant at the Queen Elizabeth Foundation’s Care (QFC) and Rehabilitation centre. Here at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre, we help people regain their quality of life… Read more » about Georgia’s placement experience as a Psychology Assistant

Ashleigh and her friends

My experience of applying through Clearing

This is a guest blog written by Ashleigh Stevens who has just completed her second year of BA (Hons) Sociology here at BU. Ashleigh shares her journey to BU through the Clearing process. Growing up, I was convinced that I would never go to university because nobody in the area I lived in did so… Read more » about My experience of applying through Clearing

Coming to BU as an international student

This guest blog has been written by Javairia Saeed who came from Pakistan to study Msc Medical Imaging with Management at Bournemouth University.  Before studying at BU, I had been working as a Sonographer in Tawam Hospital, UAE for the past six years. I was seeking for a well-designed, comprehensive postgraduate programme to further my… Read more » about Coming to BU as an international student

Women in the Big Wheel in Bournemouth town centre.

My Family’s Accommodation Triumphs

If you are planning on bringing your family to Bournemouth whilst you study please make sure you read our web pages which contain important information about school admissions and nuseries, accommodation, medical care and more.  Getting an accommodation that will suit my family was challenging. I’m so glad, I came first to the UK before… Read more » about My Family’s Accommodation Triumphs

From undergrad to MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects

This is a guest blog from Patty who is currently studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects. She also studied BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University too. In this blog she explains how postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study. Master’s vs batchelor’s degree – What to expect? A master’s is… Read more » about From undergrad to MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects

BA Media Production Student, Jess is on location filming as part of her degree

My experience working with local companies

This is a guest post written by Jess Miller, a second-year BA (Hons) Media Production Student. Read about her experience in the Client & Audience unit – a chance for students to work with local businesses or charities. In this unit, we gain real-world experience of what it is like to work with a client… Read more » about My experience working with local companies

Group image of staff and students holding awards

Being recognised for the Dorset Council Award for Social Work

This is a joint guest blog by William Smith, MA Social Work student, and June Symonds, BA (Hons) Social Work student. They were both awarded the Dorset Council Award for Social Work, at the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences awards ceremony.  When I (William) started my Master’s in September 2020, my end goal was… Read more » about Being recognised for the Dorset Council Award for Social Work

Gina on graduation day

Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology

Gina is a recent graduate from MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology. We spoke to her to find out more about her experiences and how she found her time studying at Bournemouth University, as well as what she’s up to now.  Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you studied My name is Georgina (Gina),… Read more » about Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology